Skydiving, South and Championship!!

I was supposed to go skydiving on my birthday.  Unfortunately the weather that day wasn't so great-so we bumped to back to the 31st (New Year's Eve).  Mom came up and drove me over.  We had to wait a little longer than most because I had ordered a video & pictures! But once I finally got suited up I was on my way!  The pictures that Mom took while I was getting suited up didn't take..but we can go straight to the best ones!!! JUMPING!!!

Pulling the chute

Whew...it opened! HAHA

Sliding in for the landing on my bottom!

It was a fantastic experience!  Honestly I know how people get addicted, but it's something that I just can't afford! I am really glad I bumped it up and on my list!  Mom and I watched the video with Aunt Debbie and Madison this past weekend.  Mom kept saying how much I obviously enjoyed it...I was laughing and smiling the whole time!!  It is def something I will remember for the rest of my life!

The Thursday before the Championship game I headed SOUTH to see all my people!  I have missed Aunt Sharon, Uncle Lewey, CA, and everyone else down there! I didn't realize ti until I was on my way down that Friday was First Friday!  For those who haven't been able to attend this fantastic place on the first Friday of every month it's an Art Walk, where the streets of Fairhope are flooded with people walking from gallery to gallery...bands on the sidewalks...snacks everywhere and enough wine to go around twice! It is so much fun and we always have a blast!  I got to spend Saturday morning with Carol Ann and Becky...we picked up our throws for Mardi Gras and they got fitted for their costumes!  I am SO ready for Mardi Gras!  Saturday night there was a Welcome Home party for my cousin's husband Joey who got back from Iraq about a month ago.  It was really nice to see Joey and hangout with Bryan.  WELCOME HOME JOEY!!

Sunday I have to tell Uncle Lewey and Aunt Sharon good-bye because I had tickets to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!!  We stayed at the Beau in Biloxi-Aunt Jenny, Uncle John, John-John, Jerry D, Mom, Dad and Me...what a group huh?!  We had a blast on Sunday night and the place was flush with Alabama Fans!  We woke up Monday morning and had to be at the SuperDome by noon to pick up tickets at will call!

Driving down...BackSeat Sistas!!

I LOVE my Uncle John!  We are so ready to be in NOLA!!

We finally got into NOLA and got parked in handicapped parking...which was right next to the Dome! :)  And off we went!

What a GOOD LOOKING group of Bama Fans!!!

Stephens Family! How amazing for John-John to be in school at the University and attend this game!??!

After getting everything settled at the SuperDome and taking pictures we decided that it would only be right to go to the Rusty Nail where Gallettes set up with Yellow Hammers!!  Gameday traditions are important, right?!

After leaving the Rusty Nail we went to meet the Stephens for a late lunch!  We had a blast hanging out across from where the University of Alabama football team was staying!  We were hoping we might get a glimpse of them...we didn't but we had a blast!

After getting some grub and finding Uncle V and Judy Karen we started toward the stadium! We bought all of our ticket holders and programs on our walk to the SuperDome...and we were travelling in a sea of Crimson!  When we got to the Dome it was packed with everyone waiting on the doors to open.  We split up-a few taking the programs to the car and the rest of us working our way to the place we agreed to meet at.  With Neil in his wheelchair it was hard to maneuver-but we had the help of some of Baton Rouge's finest and the LSU fans helped us get to our meeting place!  I honestly didn't meet a mean or rude LSU fan the whole night.  Everyone was just glad that both teams were there...we all agreed that this was going to be a fantastic game!!

We got inside the Dome, said our I Love You's and ROLL TIDE's...then we were off! On our walk up to the rafters of the SuperDome we saw a friend from Mobile and visited for a few minutes-it was a nice reason for a breather.  But onward and upward we went!  And then...GAME ON!!!

Dad and I had a fantastic time being there and experiencing the game together!  It was a trip I will never forget!

It's hard to make out but BAMA WINS!!!

That might be the best the SuperDome has EVER looked!!!

I just have to say that this was an amazing trip to take with my family.  Again, I know many people don't understand why or how much I love being with my family...but they are honestly some of the most amazing people! 

I also need to apologize to my sweet Carol Ann and Becky...I was so exhausted after this big trip that I didn't make it on the AML Bus trip to NOLA this past weekend. Although I did go to the gymnastics meet Friday night-I was MISERABLE.  My Mom, Aunt Debbie and Madison were coming up here anyway and going to stay while I was with you guys in Spanish Fort-so I felt like I had to go with them. I now know why I was so miserable...I have a horrible bronchitis infection.  Please forgive me and I will come down a night early for Mardi Gras to make it up to you!! I LOVE YOU BOTH!!!

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!